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Topic: "Cancer Cluster" at the Vet? |
dodgerblue6
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Thu 5/19/22 10:12 pm Subject: "Cancer Cluster" at the Vet? |
David West is only the most recent former Phillie who has died of brain cancer, but his recent passing has caused [url=https://nypost.com/2022/05/18/ex-phillies-brain-cancer-deaths-need-study-dr-marc- ... |
Topic: Prepping for Success - 2022 |
dodgerblue6
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Thu 5/19/22 10:09 pm Subject: Prepping for Success - 2022 |
Former Phillies pitcher David West has died at age 57. Why is this significant? Well, I'll have to start another thread. |
Topic: The "Mother Road" Baseball Road Trip |
dodgerblue6
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Wed 5/18/22 4:44 pm Subject: The "Mother Road" Baseball Road Trip |
Although the topic of this thread is summarized in a new book, which seems more suitable for the Books thread, I can't review it because I haven't read it yet, so I'm posting here. This is more about ... |
Topic: Baseball tidbits |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 510
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Wed 5/18/22 4:38 pm Subject: Baseball tidbits |
Though we do have a thread about the probability of catching foul balls at a game, this is about more than foul balls. In yesterday's Astros-Red Sox game at Fenway Park, one lucky fan caught not one, ... |
Topic: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
dodgerblue6
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Wed 5/18/22 4:35 pm Subject: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
Thankfully, none. The four-games-in-45-hours stretch is over and the Dodgers passed the test--they swept! Next, on the road. |
Topic: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
dodgerblue6
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Tue 5/17/22 10:37 pm Subject: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
What a turnaround! Following their struggles with the Pirates and Phillies, the Dodgers have passed the second phase of their 31 games-in-30 days stretch.
The Diamondbacks came into L.A. for a f ... |
Topic: Beyond "Chirp Chirp" - Trevor Bauer |
dodgerblue6
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Mon 5/16/22 7:01 pm Subject: Beyond "Chirp Chirp" - Trevor Bauer |
Trevor's next court date is May 23. |
Topic: Best Wishes/Thoughts and Prayers, and Updates |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 521
Views: 45904
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Mon 5/16/22 6:58 pm Subject: Best Wishes/Thoughts and Prayers, and Updates |
COVID happens too damn fast for me to keep up with in this thread! The Guardians were hit with it most recently. |
Topic: Miserable Start to '22 Season in Cincinnati |
dodgerblue6
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Mon 5/16/22 6:41 pm Subject: Miserable Start to '22 Season in Cincinnati |
After the Reds lost their eight-inning no-hitter yesterday, the Athletic had this to say:
...the Reds are 9-26 and on pace for 120 losses this season. The 1962 New York Mets hold the record for th ... |
Topic: Major Milestones and Uncommon Accomplishments - 2022 |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 17
Views: 87
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Mon 5/16/22 6:35 pm Subject: Major Milestones and Uncommon Accomplishments - 2022 |
He continues to dazzle! Shoh-time is so good for baseball.
Also, Royce Lewis hit his first major league home run, so congratulations to Royce! |
Topic: Winning a Game With No Hits |
dodgerblue6
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Mon 5/16/22 6:34 pm Subject: Winning a Game With No Hits |
That's what the Pirates did yesterday, and you might even recall that the game thing happened to the Dodgers way back in 2008. Baseball sure is quirky! |
Topic: Mid-Winter Thrills About to Begin! - 2022 |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 57
Views: 573
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Mon 5/16/22 6:32 pm Subject: Mid-Winter Thrills About to Begin! - 2022 |
Arizona finally made it back into the rankings.
From BA.com:
1
Tennessee
2
Oregon State
3
Virginia Tech
4
Texas A&M
5
Stanford
6
Texas Tech
7
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Topic: 2022 Angels Taking Flight |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 15
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Mon 5/16/22 6:24 pm Subject: 2022 Angels Taking Flight |
Time to update this one again!
It's been a wild week for the Angels. They won their series at home last week vs. the Rays, traveled north to Oakland and won another series, then flew to Texas where ... |
Topic: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 45
Views: 228
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Mon 5/16/22 8:15 am Subject: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
I did, indeed.
And we finally had a win to celebrate!  |
Topic: 2022 Padres |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 35
Views: 219
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Mon 5/16/22 8:14 am Subject: 2022 Padres |
Nabil Crismatt was on fire out of the bullpen. I'm seeing a real dogfight ahead, too! |
Topic: 30th Birthday for the Singing Pitcher! |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 1
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Mon 5/16/22 8:12 am Subject: 30th Birthday for the Singing Pitcher! |
Good catch, Sunny. Happy belated birthday to him. |
Topic: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 45
Views: 228
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Sat 5/14/22 11:28 pm Subject: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
Well, there is a lot to vent and commiserate about!  |
Topic: Friday the 13th in Baseball - Some Quirky Stuff |
dodgerblue6
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Views: 1947
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Fri 5/13/22 9:53 pm Subject: Friday the 13th in Baseball - Some Quirky Stuff |
Well, it's time for another edition of Friday the 13th in baseball!
The day already started out jinxed when the Dodgers announced that CK is being placed on the IL. But more about that in the Ra ... |
Topic: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 45
Views: 228
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Wed 5/11/22 9:08 pm Subject: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
And the Dodgers have lost the series in Pittsburgh, and now return home to begin a four-game series against the Phillies tomorrow night. |
Topic: St. Louis Browns - Legacy Fans |
dodgerblue6
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Wed 5/11/22 9:06 pm Subject: St. Louis Browns - Legacy Fans |
The Orioles, whose original incarnation was as the St. Louis Browns, are playing in St. Louis this week. And although they were always the "second banana" in town behind he Cardinals, belie ... |
Topic: Baseball at Breakfast |
dodgerblue6
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Views: 18348
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Wed 5/11/22 9:02 pm Subject: Baseball at Breakfast |
Well, Baseball at Breakfast today wasn't digestible, with the Pirates beating the Dodgers, 5-3, to take the series at PNC Park. Rookie call-up Ryan Pepiot made his major league debut, and while the t ... |
Topic: Major Milestones and Uncommon Accomplishments - 2022 |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 17
Views: 87
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Wed 5/11/22 8:56 pm Subject: Major Milestones and Uncommon Accomplishments - 2022 |
It's been quite a couple of days, so congratulations to both Angels. Also, Brewers Christian Yelich third cycle of his career today! What's more remarkable is the fact that all three have been at th ... |
Topic: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
dodgerblue6
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Wed 5/11/22 10:10 am Subject: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
Two drastically different games got this series underway, and now here we are with another B at B game! |
Topic: Mid-Winter Thrills About to Begin! - 2022 |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 57
Views: 573
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Mon 5/9/22 8:06 pm Subject: Mid-Winter Thrills About to Begin! - 2022 |
Yes, we're coming up on the last couple of weeks here.
And...we have a new No. 1!
From BaseballAmerica.com:
1
Oregon State
2
Tennessee
3
Oklahoma State
4
Virginia Te ... |
Topic: 2022 Angels Taking Flight |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 15
Views: 72
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Sun 5/8/22 10:36 pm Subject: 2022 Angels Taking Flight |
The Halos returned home after taking their series in Boston to host Washington for the weekend. And the Padres weren't the only Socal team to walk it off for Mothers Day, because the Angels beat the ... |
Topic: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
dodgerblue6
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Sun 5/8/22 10:20 pm Subject: RAVIN' AT THE RAVINE...AND ON THE ROAD - 2022 |
Ravin' at Wrigley! The Dodgers swept the Cubs with a 7-1 win today behind Walker's stellar pitching, and by playing a lot of small ball.
Now, it's on to Pittsburgh. |
Topic: 2022 Padres |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 35
Views: 219
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Sun 5/8/22 10:18 pm Subject: 2022 Padres |
Yes, off of KJ, Sunday afternoon on Cinco de Mayo, 2019. Remember it well!
I'm so glad you had a good day at the game with your family. |
Topic: Best Wishes/Thoughts and Prayers, and Updates |
dodgerblue6
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Sun 5/8/22 10:17 pm Subject: Best Wishes/Thoughts and Prayers, and Updates |
That's really weird! Several reports I read made it sound like it was going to be awhile.
Umpire [url=https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/05/08/umpire-ron-kulpa-exits-game-after-foul-ball-hits-mask]Ron Ku ... |
Topic: Cuarenta Años! |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 2
Views: 15
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Sun 5/8/22 1:46 pm Subject: Cuarenta Años! |
Feliz cumpleaños to El Titán! |
Topic: Mothers Day Around MLB |
dodgerblue6
Replies: 2
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Forum: Talkin' Baseball Posted: Sun 5/8/22 1:42 pm Subject: Mothers Day Around MLB |
Happy Mothers' Day 2022! |
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